(April 16, 2014 at 12:44 am)simpleinterest Wrote: I'm not really interested in dissecting words; it was one in the morning. I just want to hear the arguments from all sides and would rather spend my time reading the crème of the crap, from an Atheist perspective. I think it's possible to respect an opposing viewpoint, and not agree. I think its possible to distill topics down to fundamentals. I think I already know the answer to my questions but my thoughts are disorganized.
Pretty naïve.
Naive? Bullshit. You are missing Brian's point. Take creationism compared to our current understanding of cosmology. The universe, including the earth, being created in six days less than 10,000 years ago isn't just another viewpoint that deserves respect; it is simply fucking wrong and nowhere close to reality. I am compelled to respect someone's right to believe what they wish, but I don't have to respect the actual belief; that is earned on merit.
What's your favortie food? Who's your favorite rock artist? Do you think we should go to war? How much money should we give NASA? How do we resolve our healthcare issue?
These and other questions like them are amenable to argument and as you suggest, differing viewpoints; which can have equal validity.
